Definition:
Domestic Violence is a pattern of abusive behavior which keeps one partner in a position of power over the other partner through the use of fear, intimidation and control.

Domestic violence is a reality that exists in every community across the United States. One in three women report being physically or sexually abused by a husband or boyfriend at some point in their lives. Domestic violence does not discriminate, it affects all cultures, religions, ethnic groups, and socio-economic sectors.

It is a common misconception that domestic violence is only physical abuse. That is just one form of control. Emotional, sexual, and psychological abuse can be just as damaging, if not more.

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Types of Domestic Violence and Abuse:

Types of Domestic Violence and Abuse:
Many abusers behave in ways that include more than one type of domestic abuse and the boundaries between some of these behaviors may overlap.
There are different types of domestic abuse including:

Economic

Emotional / Psychological

Physical

Sexual

Emotional or Psychological Abuse – can be verbal or nonverbal. Its aim is to chip away at your feelings of self-worth. Emotional abuse includes verbal abuse such as yelling, name-calling, blaming and intimidation.

Physical Abuse – is the use of physical force. Physical abuse includes hitting, grabbing, choking, throwing things and assault with a weapon.